Matar Pulao recipe

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Ingredients

• 1/2 kg rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
• 1/2 cup cooking oil
• Whole spices (sabit garam masala)
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste (adrak lehsan)
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup peas
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 1/2 tablespoon red chili flakes
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder (haldi)
• 4 to 5 green chilies, chopped
• 3 glasses of water

Method

1. In a pot, heat the cooking oil and add the whole spices. Let them sizzle for a few seconds.
2. Add the sliced onions and fry until they turn light brown.
3. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
5. Add the peas, salt, red chili flakes, turmeric powder and green chilies. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Add the water and cover the pot until it comes to a boil.
7. Add the soaked rice to the pot. Cook, covered, until the water level reduces.
8. Now cover the pot and let it steam on a low flame for 10 to 12 minutes.
9. Your matar pulao is ready to enjoy.

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